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Nothing should happen, things should carry on as normal, if for some reason they don't, i.e discrimination, unfair dismissal then you take it to the top, there are laws in the work place that protect us from such thing.

I hope all goes well, look forward to hearing how your disclosure went.

Hope all goes well and nothing negative happens. I was curious as well why you decided to disclose. Are you close with your manager? Or, was it becoming difficult to explain taking off for doctor appointments or being out sick? Are you out with everyone in your life, and this was just the last place you were keeping it from people?

Whatever the reason, I know it takes a lot of courage for many to be out with their status.

I decided to disclose as yes, I kept having to ask for time re lots of medical appointments...also was being slowly asked to work more and more hrs......Hey im struggling with the hrs I do.....re fatigue /insomnia/leg pain...so cant go back to full time.

I was sooooo scared to do this......im unsure whats going to happen but im now up on the law here in the UK thanks to this board.......I couldn't have done this a few months ago iYes I will keep you informed as to what happens!!!!!!!!!!

Okay ...update again!I was working today and have been told that they will support me 100%.....it will remain confidential....and that they wish I could have come to them earlier (to take away some of the stress!).....

Im overwhelmed right now...had a wee cry(again!)when i came home.....happy tears!!!!!!!!!